Colts get defensive help in 4-round mock draft

The Indianapolis Colts enter the offseason with the expectation that they will be extremely active in free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft in order to continue their rebuild.

There are several ways the Colts can go in the draft and with a top three pick already locked in, there’s a chance they will land a premier talent. In Draft Wire’s four-round mock draft entering Week 17, the Colts did just that by selecting NC State edge rusher Bradley Chubb.

3. Indianapolis Colts
Bradley Chubb
EDGE
North Carolina State

There are plenty of needs on both sides of the ball for the Colts, but they start in the trenches. One of the nation’s most disruptive and productive defensive players over the past two seasons, Chubb is arguably the top overall prospect in the entire class.

While there is no Myles Garrett in this class that is the unanimous choice of being the top prospect, Chubb is regarded by many as the top edge rusher in this class, which is something the Colts desperately need help in improving.

Switching side in the second round, the Colts added UTEP guard Will Hernandez. Adding to the offensive line is likely the biggest need for the Colts entering this offseason and the draft will be a prime place for Chris Ballard to groom his offensive line.

The Colts addressed big needs in the first and second rounds and they would continue that trend by taking Indiana linebacker Tegray Scales in the third round.

Adding secondary help will be something to look forward to this offseason and there’s always a chance the Colts add some depth in the middle rounds. They do so here, taking LSU cornerback Donte Jackson in the fourth round.

A lot will change between the end of the season and the draft but it is a good idea to keep these names in mind as the draft approaches.